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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

Woman's World

Television audiences loved each cast member of The Beverly Hillbillies, whether it be Buddy Ebsen as Jed Clampett, Irene Ryan as Granny, Donna Douglas as Elly May Clampett or Max Baer Jr. as cousin (though he always referred to Jed as “uncle”) Jethro Bodine. Sadly, of them all, the only one still with us is Baer.

Max Baer Jr.: 11 Facts About Jethro Bodine from ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’

Middle School Janitor Richard Goodall Captivates America With Inspiring Performance On AGT. Country artist Walker Hayes surprised the “singing janitor” Richard Goodall with a generous gift…a brand-new car. Goodall, who is a middle school janitor in Indiana, auditioned for Season 19 of America’s Got Talent. He captivated...

Walker Hayes Surprises AGT’s Singing Janitor With A Brand-New Car

Los Angeles, CA

Wide Open Country

Recently, stand-up comedian and former America's Got Talent contestant Perry Kurtz passes away in a devastating hit and run accident. He was 73 at the time of death. Initially, the Los Angeles Police Department report an unnamed male died in a hit and run incident around 11:20pm. Authorities find him near the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Corbin Avenue. Perry's manager Dante Rusciolelli confirms afterwards that unfortunately the America's Got Talent contestant passed away at the scene.

'America's Got Talent' Contestant Killed in Hit and Run

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Former Fixer Upper star Joanna Gaines has made a name for herself on TV for her keen eye. But the reality star reveals that she still has doubts as well. Gaines said that if she gets too self analytical then she starts to second guess herself. It's sort of a chicken and the egg situation.

Joanna Gaines Reveals What Makes Her Second Guess Herself

I'm going to ease y'all into this real easy like, okay? I'm not attacking Reba McEntire, I promise. If anything, consider this a bit of fun speculation! If you track McEntire to the origins of her musical career, you have to admit one could make the argument that she looks drastically different. And not just in a general "well, age will do that" way.

Reba McEntire's Plastic Surgery — What's Been Done Already?

Texas State

A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader, Miranda Sipps, died after her parents didn't take her to the hospital. The pre-teen was severely injured for four days. Instead of calling emergency services, her parents tried to treat her with smoothies and vitamins. Local police arrested the Texas cheerleader's mother, 36-year-old Denise Balbaneda, and...

Sheriff Claims Mom Didn't Show Remorse After Giving Dying Texas Chearleaders Smoothies Instead Of Getting Help

Las Vegas, NV

Page Six

John Schneider and Dee Dee Sorvino found love amid their grief. 

The “Dukes of Hazzard” star, 64, and Sorvino, 57, tied the knot in Las Vegas on Tuesday after losing their spouses within the last two years. 

The newlywed are reportedly planning an official wedding celebration at the beginning of August at The Hollywood Museum, where they first met.

Schneider didn’t reveal he was dating Sorvino until May 2024 during an appearance on the “Grace Begins” podcast.





The “Smallville” star gushed about his “wonderful” year with Sorvino despite having a “really rough” time coping with the death of his former wife, Alicia Allain,...

John Schneider marries Paul Sorvino’s widow Dee Dee in Las Vegas less than 2 years after wife Alicia’s death

World-class singing ventriloquists never cease to amaze. Whether it's Darci Lynne dazzling at such an impossibly young age or Terry Fator giving a master class every time he performs, singing while keeping your mouth closed has to be one of the most underrated and impressive talents ever. Speaking of Fator,...

Terry Fator's Closed-Mouth Frank Sinatra Cover May Be His Most Impressive Yet

In 2022, after months of messy legal wrangling, Kelly Clarkson finalized her divorce from Brandon Blackstock. When things were all said and done, the divorce settlement wasn’t ideal — Clarkson was forced to pay millions to Blackstock — but at the time, at least she could say it was all over with.

Kelly Clarkson's Messy Divorce: Why She Sued Ex AGAIN, 4 Years After Split

Clint Eastwood's daughter Francesca says the Hollywood icon is one of the best grandfathers in the world. She bragged on the actor while also speaking about her own strict upbringing. Francesca has one son, Titan, with her boyfriend Alexander Wraith. She said that Eastwood and her mother Frances Fisher are...

Clint Eastwood's Daughter Calls Him An Amazing Grandfather, Reveals Wise Advice He Gave Her

Whiskey Riff

Now I can certainly see why the “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” wanted to have, and did have, his own private plane, affectionately named the “Lisa Marie” after his late daughter, but it wasn’t just because he wanted to enjoy the spoils of his extremely successful music career.

Elvis Apparently HATED To Fly: “He Would Take A Customized Double-Decker Bus From Memphis To LA”

For suffers of panic attacks, they can come on randomly and at the most inopportune times. One weatherman in Australia had a panic attack while live on the air during the middle of his segment. He had to halt the broadcast to recover. ABC News Breakfast weatherman Nate Byrne had...

Weatherman Has A Panic Attack Live On The Air Halting Broadcast

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

The Boot

Rory Feek has married again, eight years after the death of his late wife and singing partner, Joey Feek. The singer-songwriter and author wrote a special song for his big day, and he surprised his new bride with the song, which is accompanied by an emotional video. Feek wed his...

Rory Feek Marries Again Eight Years After Late Wife Joey’s Death [Watch]

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Jourdanton, TX

Major new details have surfaced in the tragic death of a 12-year-old Texas cheerleader. Authorities arrested her parents after they failed to take her to the hospital. Instead, they fed her smoothies, and vitamins, and tried to give her oxygen over a period of four days.When the girl appeared to be dying, her mother finally opted to call emergency services.

Major New Details Released In Death Of Texas Cheerleader, Whose Parents Fed Smoothies Instead Of Taking Her To ER

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Whitney was one of music’s best-selling artists of all time, selling an estimated 170-200 million records. Astounding. To this day, she is the only person to ever release seven consecutive songs to reach the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Nobody has come close to touching that.

Remembering Whitney Houston: 13 Things We Will Never Forget

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Hank Williams Jr. Was Told He'd Only Be Great As His Dad If He Battled Addiction

Certainly, it's hard to follow in the footsteps of your parents. It's even harder to blaze your own trail as a person. For Hank Williams Jr.,...

Hank Williams Jr. Was Told He'd Only Be Great As His Dad If He Battled Addiction

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